The U.S. government has pledged its full support to Haiti’s new Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.
In a statement signed by State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, it reads, “The United States looks forward to working with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and the CPT to advance urgent priorities in the coming months.”
This support comes amid a challenging backdrop as Haiti’s transitional government confronts critical issues in security, governance, and preparation for democratic elections. The State Department spokesperson acknowledged that cooperation was no longer feasible between former Prime Minister Garry Conille and the Presidential Transitional Council. Mr. Miller also revealed that the United States was actively involved in discussions to replace Garry Conille: “Following intensive discussions with the parties, the United States recognizes that Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) and Prime Minister Garry Conille have been unable to move forward constructively, and notes the CPT’s decision to appoint his successor,” according to the State Department statement.
The U.S. government has expressed its expectations and hopes for a successful transition in Haiti following the appointment of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as Prime Minister. This appointment comes after a period marked by tension and deadlock between the CPT and former Prime Minister Garry Conille.
The State Department also welcomed the commitment of the new Prime Minister and the CPT to release a joint action plan soon. This plan will outline “their vision for improving security and governance, and for setting the path toward free and fair elections,” said Matthew Miller. This roadmap, critical to ensuring a return to stability, will need to clearly define the roles of each entity to prevent any future blockages or conflicts.
The United States also emphasized the importance of “promoting accountability within the CPT” to strengthen the credibility of the transitional government with both the Haitian people and the international community. The State Department calls on the CPT and the Prime Minister to steer clear of “the diverging personal interests of political actors” and to focus on governance that meets the population’s needs.
The statement further underscores the “firm” commitment of the United States to support the Haitian people. This support comes at a time when Haiti is facing “historic levels of violence, food insecurity, and displacement.” The United States urges the Haitian government to address the “urgent and immediate” needs of the population, with an emphasis on safety and improved living conditions for millions.
The United States is committed to supporting Haiti in this new phase of transition. However, it reiterates that the key to success will be close collaboration, responsible governance, and a shared vision for Haiti’s future, especially in organizing free and transparent elections.
However, this support may be short-lived once the new U.S. administration takes office. President-elect Donald Trump has openly expressed his disdain for Haiti, once referring to it as a “shithole country” during his first term. Since then, he has focused on Haiti and Haitian immigrants in the U.S. as part of his immigration policy, aiming to deport large numbers of undocumented immigrants.
Note: This article was originally written in French. It was translated using translation software and edited by Emmanuel Paul. Quotations and extracts in this article may differ slightly from the original version.
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À peine installé, le nouveau premier ministre haïtien obtient déjà la “bénédiction” de l’Oncle Sam